3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the Council’s Finance & Resources Directorate.
• Reporting directly to the Group Finance Manager, this hybrid role is responsible for ensuring sound financial management across service areas, delivering high-quality financial advice, and contributing to the Council’s corporate objectives.
• The postholder will lead the Capital Finance Team and work closely with service managers to maintain robust financial controls, planning, and reporting.
• The role does not include direct line management responsibilities but involves the allocation and oversight of team workloads.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Assist in managing the finance team, allocating work and monitoring performance and attendance.
• Provide timely and accurate financial advice to Directors, managers, and budget holders.
• Lead the preparation of revenue and capital budgets and ensure updates to the corporate financial system.
• Support year-end processes and statutory accounting requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Complete financial returns and grant claims in line with funding body deadlines.
• Deliver budget monitoring reports, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial appraisals, cost projections, and input on service proposals.
• Promote innovative financial solutions and ensure audit recommendations are implemented.
• Participate in corporate working groups, deputise for the Group Finance Manager when required.
• Provide training to finance and non-finance staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to the Council’s corporate responsibilities including equality, social value, and sustainability.
Skills/Experience:
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent), or significant relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and procedures.
• Experience in budget preparation, financial reporting, and final accounts.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance managers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data and provide insight for decision-making.
• High level of computer literacy and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Experience of working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Continued professional development (CPD) and commitment to learning.
• Experience in managing local government finance and knowledge of future developments.
• Familiarity with government returns, grant claims, and budgetary control reporting.
Additional Information:
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• The closing date: 21/05/2025 @15:00.
Contact Details:
Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll Recruitment Team
